Reverse transcription

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010319",
  "term": "Reverse transcription",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which genetic information from an RNA template is transcribed into a complementary DNA (cDNA) molecule. This reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme reverse transcriptase. It is a fundamental process in retroviruses and is widely used in molecular biology techniques such as RT-PCR.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1302 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/reverse-transcription/"
}